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Back To Life

Jaguar Paw, a fearless tribesman, had to flee
back to where the waters still flowed crystalline,
escaping horrors of a sick society.
Back he ran, to save his family and start again -
back to life, the pristine world that was his origin!

An English Quintain based on the 
Mel Gibson movie, "Apocalypto."


For Brian Strand's Ekphrasis Contest

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Kacey Greenlee

June 12, 2011 at 7:02 AM

Brilliant is the word to use here.So creative.This was a poem to be proud of.....Have a wonderful day....As always....Kacey

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

June 3, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Congrats Andrea on your HM in Brian's contest with this wonderful write and entry my friend..luv..

Nette Onclaud

June 3, 2011 at 8:01 AM

your descriptions awe me, heartie---film buff you are! happy cheers for the fine spot! :) huggs

Carol Sunshine Brown

June 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Phyllis Babcock

May 31, 2011 at 7:36 AM

You know I will just have to watch that movie as I do like Mel Gibson's acting. I have watched a lot of his movies but somehow missed this one or maybe I did and don't recognize the title. Anyway good luck in the contest. love phyo

James Foulk

May 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM

thank you for commenting on Dear Sister and sorry to hear about your stepbrother, i lost two brothers one in 1983 the other brother in 2008, who is mentioned in this poem, I really enjoyed your poetry and your kind comments and thank you agian.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

May 26, 2011 at 4:02 PM

No not for any contest is my BRILLIANCE ..but.. a tempting example for my next contest Andrea.. and Ron has been so super with house hunting and Italy building and my birthday and his support I just wanted to write a poem of gratitude and expression of how luv truly is..my friend..glad u enjoyed..it..

Poet Destroyer A

May 26, 2011 at 2:56 PM

Awesome Andrea, and the answer to your question... is in your comment box on my poem... lol... don't you just love them new comment boxes.. imagine.. how silly the soup is... a comment for s comment... lol... the soup keeps getting cuter and cuter .. is that even a word... ha ha.. half my slang isn't.... can you believe I have not seen that movie.. I heard bad things on the movie... take care... p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire

May 26, 2011 at 2:07 PM

That must have been a great movie, Andrea. Wish I'd seen it. Wonder if we'll ever see a "pristine world" again. Best wishes for success in Brian's contest. I do love Mel Gibson -- such dreamy eyes. Ahoy, dear, Carolyn

James Foulk

May 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM

never saw the movie, don't see movies like i use to, like the old ones a lot better, use to like Mel Gibson, until the stuff that he did,but this was a very creative piece of poetry, enjoyed it. thank you for commenting on Fox Leaves Den, I really had trouble with this one, with the Vowels, I had 5, then 8, and then 5, had trouble with the middle line, then came up with 7, I am not use to doing Haiku, but am enjoying it.

Jack Horne

May 26, 2011 at 7:39 AM

Very touching piece, Andrea. I haven't seen the film, but it sounds pretty good

Carol Sunshine Brown

May 26, 2011 at 6:37 AM

Thank you for sharing the heart of your poetry with us here at Poetrysoup. I enjoyed reading your fasinating poetry this morning and I look forward to reading more of your poetry Andrea. Love, Carol

Skat A

May 26, 2011 at 5:57 AM

This is me right now Andrea, BACK TO LIFE""""" The best of luck in brians contest. ~luv*SKAT

Zzzzz Zzzzz

May 26, 2011 at 5:02 AM

A good, poetic piece. I've not seen the movie, but your poem gives a good outline. Good luck in the contest! Regards, Robert.

Robert A. Dufresne

May 26, 2011 at 4:59 AM

Never saw that movie, Andrea. Sometimes I think I'd like to with that fellow. Good one I'll check out the movie. Good luck to you in Brian's contest.

Wilma Neels

May 26, 2011 at 4:59 AM

I loved the movie Andrea and I love your entry for Brian's contest.. :) Good luck to you, love Wilma

C.C Bloomsfield

May 26, 2011 at 3:57 AM

Mel Gibson is one of my favorites ,Andrea..great quatrain you've penned,just stopped by to say hi,hugs!

Nette Onclaud

May 26, 2011 at 2:07 AM

you movie buff, andie... an exciting , throbbing piece that will surely catch brian's attention!! win, win! :) huggs, nette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

May 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

very deep one Andrea and beautifully composed ..good luck in the contest my friend.. lilting and lovey as always ..super..

Kash Poet

May 25, 2011 at 7:51 PM

Back here.shape of each leg is like the digit 1. So two legs make it 11! Some people jokingly call it vehicle no 11 :)how are u?

Kash Poet

May 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

So we can do the contest in other forms also!I mean without writing in Ekphrasis form.That is a great idea.I don't have any idea of this movie.Nice quintain. Best wishes.........:)